U.S. and Europe Tackle Russia Trade

By

Sudeep Reddy in Washington and

Matthew Dalton in Brussels

Dec. 6, 2012 12:08 a.m. ET

The Senate moved toward a measure to boost American trade with Russia, even as the European Union's top trade official warned that the bloc could bring complaints against Moscow at the World Trade Organization if the country doesn't end protectionist policies.

The Senate was expected to clear a vote Thursday to grant permanent normal trade relations with Russia, following overwhelming support from the House for the measure to lift...